SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 notification has been released by the Staff Selection Commission on 21 May 2026 for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026. According to the official notification, the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam is tentatively scheduled to be conducted between 30 September and 30 October 2026. Eligible and interested candidates who wish to appear for SSC CGL 2026 can now fill out the online application form till 25 June 2026. Before applying, candidates should carefully go through the eligibility criteria and exam pattern prescribed by the commission. The SSC CGL Notification 2026 will include complete details, including the application process, exam pattern, syllabus, salary structure, vacancies, and important dates. Scroll down to get an update on complete information related to SSC CGL 2026 here and get the official application link.

SSC CGL Exam 2026: Overview

The SSC CGL Notification 2026 has been released to recruit candidates for multiple posts across various departments, ministries, and organizations under the Government of India. Candidates planning to apply for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 can refer to the table below to check all the key details and latest updates related to the examination.

SSC CGL Exam Updates 2026
Exam Conducting Organization	Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Exam Name	SSC Combined Graduate Level Exam 2026
Classification of Posts	Group B & Group C
SSC CGL Vacancies	12,256
SSC CGL Application Dates	21 May to 25 June 2026
Application Mode	Online
SSC CGL Examination Mode	Computer-Based Exam
Frequency of Exam	Yearly
Job Location	India
Selection Process	Tier 1 Tier 2

SSC CGL Important Dates 2026

As per the official schedule, the SSC CGL Tier 1 exam will be held between 30 September 2026 and 30 October 2026 and Tier II is tentatively scheduled for December 2026. Candidates can check the table below for all the important dates related to the SSC CGL Exam 2026.

Event	Date
SSC CGL Notification Release Date	21 May 2026
Application Start Date	21 May 2026
Last Date to Apply	25 June 2026 (till 11:00 PM)
Deadline to Submit the Online Application Fee	26 June 2026 (till 11:00 PM)
Correction Window	01.07.2026 to 03.07.2026 (23:00 hours)
SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card	September 2026
Tier 1 Exam Date	30 September 2026 to 30 October 2026
Tier 1 Answer Key Release Date	To be notified
Tier 1 Result Date	To be notified
Tier 2 Exam Date	December 2026
SSC CGL Tier 2 Admit Card	December 2026
Tier 2 Answer Key Release Date	To be notified
Option-cum-Preference Form Date	To be notified
SSC CGL Final Result Declaration Date	To be notified

SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment: Important Links

SSC CGL Application Link 2026 is now activated on 21 May 2026, along with the release of the official notification. Candidates who are planning to appear for the SSC CGL Exam 2026 must complete their application within the specified timeline. In the table below, we have provided all the important links related to SSC CGL Recruitment 2026 for easy reference.

Official Website

SSC CGL Notification PDF 2026

SSC CGL Apply Link 2026

SSC CGL Application Date Extended Notice

SSC CGL Exam Date Notice

SSC CGL Vacancy Notice 2026 (will be activated soon)

SSC CGL Exam Date Notice 2026 (will be activated soon)

SSC CGL Tier 1 Admit Card 2026 (will be activated soon)

SSC CGL Tier 2 Admit Card 2026 (will be activated soon)

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 1 Answer Key (will be activated soon)

SSC CGL 2026 Tier 2 Answer Key (will be activated soon)

SSC CGL Option Cum Preference Form Link 2026 (will be activated soon)

SSC CGL Result 2026 (will be activated soon)

Major Changes Introduced in SSC CGL 2026 Recruitment

The SSC CGL exam is one of the most sought-after examinations conducted by the commission, attracting a large number of candidates every year. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts this exam annually to recruit candidates for non-gazetted Group ‘C’ posts and non-technical Group ‘B’ posts in various ministries and departments of the Government of India. The major changes introduced for the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment cycle include:

In previous years, candidates had a free-flowing 60 minutes to attempt all 100 questions across four sections in Tier I. Starting in 2026, SSC has introduced a mandatory 15-minute sectional timer for each section in Tier I.
For the Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer posts, Paper-III (Finance & Economics) has been reintroduced in Tier-II.
When applying via the official portal (ssc.gov.in) or the upgraded 'mySSC' Mobile App, candidates can no longer upload pre-existing passport-sized photographs. They must capture a live photograph using a webcam or smartphone camera during the application process.
State Cadre Language Mandates: SSC CGL Posts are now split into Central and State Cadres; if canmdidate choose State Cadre positions, they must fulfil local language proficiency requirements (reading, writing, and speaking) at a matriculation level to be eligible for the post.
Candidates having a degree in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, or Artificial Intelligence (AI) are also eligible to apply for the Statistical Investigator Grade-II post.

SSC CGL Vacancy Details 2026

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released the tentative vacancy details for the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination, 2026 along with its official notification. Through the SSC CGL 2026 recruitment drive, the commission will fill a total of 12,256 vacancies for various Group 'B' and Group 'C' posts across multiple Union Ministries, Government Departments, and Constitutional Bodies.

The CGL final vacancy will be announced by the commission on the official website (ssc.gov.in) after the completion of the Tier-II examination and before the declaration of the final merit list.

SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria 2026

The SSC CGL 2026 application process has begun with the release of the official notification, and candidates can apply within the given time frame. Before filling out the application form, it is important to carefully review the SSC CGL Eligibility Criteria, which includes details such as nationality, age limit, and educational qualification. Below, we have provided the complete eligibility criteria for SSC CGL 2026.

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

An Indian Citizen, or
a subject of Nepal, or
a subject of Bhutan, or
a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zaire, Malawi, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Note: A candidate who requires a certificate of eligibility may be admitted to the Examination, but the offer of appointment will be made only after the Government of India has issued the necessary eligibility certificate to him (hereinafter referred to as 'him/her').

SSC CGL Age Limit

SSC CGL Age Limit varies from post to post. In this section, we are providing a table with the SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit for each position:-

SSC CGL 2026 Age Limit
Name of Post	Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre	Classification of Post	Age Limit
Assistant Section Officer	Central Secretariat Service	Group “B”	20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer	Intelligence Bureau	Group “B”	18-30 years
Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of Railways	Group “B”	20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of External Affairs	Group “B”	20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer	AFHQ	Group “B”	20-30 years
Assistant Section Officer	Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	Group “B”	18-30 years
Assistant / Assistant Section Officer	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organization	Group “B”	18-30 years
Inspector of Income Tax	CBDT	Group “C”	18-30 years
Inspector, (Central Excise)	CBIC	Group “B”	18-30 years
Inspector (Preventive Officer)		Group “B”	18-30 years
Inspector (Examiner)		Group “B”	18-30 years
Assistant Enforcement Officer	Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue	Group “B”	18-30 years
Sub Inspector	Central Bureau of Investigation	Group “B”	20-30 years
Inspector Posts	Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications	Group “B”	18-30 years
Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance	Group “B”	18-30 years
Section Head	Director General of Foreign Trade	Group “B”	18-30 years
Assistant / Assistant Section Officer	Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations	Group “B”	18-30 years
Executive Assistant	CBIC	Group “B”	18-30 years
Research Assistant	National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)	Group “B”	18-30 years
Divisional Accountant	Offices under C&AG	Group “B”	18-30 years
Sub Inspector	National Investigation Agency (NIA)	Group “B”	18-30 years
Sub-Inspector/ Junior Intelligence Officer	Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA)	Group “B”	18-30 years
Junior Statistical Officer	Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.	Group “B”	18-32 years
Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Ministry of Home Affairs	Group “B”	18-30 years
Office Superintendent	CBDT	Group “B”	18-30 years
Auditor	Offices under C&AG	Group “C”	18-27 years
Auditor	Offices under CGDA	Group “C”	18-27 years
Auditor	Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	18-27 years
Accountant	Offices under C&AG	Group “C”	18-27 years
Accountant	Controller General of Accounts	Group “C”	18-27 years
Accountant/ Junior Accountant	Other Ministry/ Departments	Group “C”	18-27 years
Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant	Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications	Group “C”	18-27 years
Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks	Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres.	Group “C”	18-27 years
Senior Administrative Assistant	Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence	Group “C”	18-27 years
Tax Assistant	CBDT	Group “C”	18-27 years
Tax Assistant	CBIC	Group “C”	18-27 years
Sub-Inspector	Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance	Group “C”	18-27 years

SSC CGL Age Relaxation

Candidates belonging to certain categories may be granted an upper age relaxation (mentioned in the table below) as per the government rules and regulations.

Category	Relaxation in upper age
Schedule Caste /Schedule Tribe (SC/ST)	5 years
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	3 years
PwBD	Unreserved: 10 years
	OBC: 13 years
	SC/ST: 15 years
Ex-Servicemen	3 years after deduction of the military service rendered from the actual age as on the closing date.
Defence Personnel disabled in operation during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area and released as a consequence thereof	General: 3 years SC/ST: 8 years
Additional permissible relaxation in upper age limit for Group ‘C’ posts
Central Govt. Civilian Employees who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service as of closing date for receipt of application.	General: Upto 40 years of age SC/ST: Upto 45 years of age
Widows/ Divorced Women/ Women judicially separated and who are not remarried.	General: Up to 35 years of age SC/ST: Up to 40 years of age

SSC CGL Educational Qualification

Post name	Essential Qualification	Desirable Qualification
Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer	Bachelor’s Degree	Chartered Accountant or Company Secretary or Cost & Management Accountant or Master's in Commerce or Masters in Business Studies or Masters in Business Administration (Finance) or Masters in Business Economics. Note: Direct recruits must pass the "Subordinate Audit/Accounts Service Examination" in their respective branches during their probationary period in order to be confirmed and regularised as Assistant Audit Officer/Assistant Accounts Officer.
Junior Statistical Officer	Bachelor’s Degree with at least 60% Marks in Mathematics at 12th standard level; Or Bachelor’s Degree in any subject with Statistics as one of the subjects at degree level.	N.A.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II	Bachelor degree in Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Demography or Population Studies or Operation Research or Information Technology or Computer Science or Computer Engineering or Computer Technology or Computer Application or Data Science or Artificial Intelligence from a recognized University or recognized Institute.	N.A.
Research Assistant in National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)	Bachelor’s Degree	Minimum one-year research experience in any recognized university or recognized Research Institution; Degree in Law or Human Rights from a recognized university.
All other Posts	Bachelor’s Degree	N.A.

How to Apply Online for SSC CGL Recruitment 2026?

The SSC CGL 2026 application process has started along with the release of the official notification, and candidates will be required to complete their form in online mode before the last date, i.e., 25 June 2026.

To apply easily, candidates can follow the step-by-step process given below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) at ssc.gov.in.

Step 2: Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) process if you are a new user, or log in using your registration ID and password on the homepage.

Step 3: After logging in, go to the dashboard and find the “Latest Notifications” tab.

Step 4: Select the link for the Combined Graduate Level Examination 2026 and click on the “Apply” button.

Step 5: Fill in all the required details, such as personal information, educational qualification, and communication details, carefully.

Step 6: Choose your preferred exam centres as per your convenience.

Step 7: Capture a live photograph using a webcam or smartphone camera, and upload a scanned copy of your signature as per the specified format.

Step 8: Preview the application form and verify all the entered details before final submission.

Step 9: Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.

Step 10: Submit the SSC CGL Application Form 2026 and download a copy of the same for future reference.

Candidates should make sure that all the information provided by them is accurate, as incorrect details may lead to rejection of the application form.

SSC CGL Application Fee

The application will not be processed until the application fees are paid in full. The following are the application fees by category:

Category	Application Fee
General and OBC Candidates	Rs 100/-
Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe/ Ex-Serviceman and Female Candidates	Exempted from payment of fees

Mode of Payment

The SSC CGL application fee can be paid "Online and Offline" both methods.

Online payment modes include Net Banking, debit/credit cards, as well as BHIM UPI.
Alternatively, candidates can also pay the fee offline in cash through the SBI branches by generating an SBI Challan.

Candidates are advised to keep a copy of the application form and payment receipt for future reference.

SSC CGL Documents Required 2026

Candidates applying for SSC CGL 2026 should keep the required documents ready while filling out the online application form. Having these documents prepared in advance will help ensure a smooth and error-free application process.

Documents Required for SSC CGL 2026 Application Form

While filling out the SSC CGL online application form, candidates will need the following documents and details:

Live Photograph: Captured directly using a webcam or smartphone camera during the application process (No uploaded photos allowed).
Scanned Signature: Cleary scanned as per the prescribed format and size.
Matriculation (Class 10) Certificate: For verifying the Date of Birth and Father's/Mother's name.
Graduation Mark Sheet and Degree Certificate: To fill in the graduation roll number, passing year, and marks.
Valid Photo Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License.
Applicable Category Certificate: SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate (if applying under any reserved category).
PwBD Certificate: If applying under the Persons with Benchmark Disabilities category.

Candidates must ensure that the scanned signature and live photograph are clear, as blurry images can lead to the rejection of the application form.

SSC CGL Selection Process 2026

The SSC CGL 2026 selection process is based on two stages, i.e. Tier I and Tier II. A candidate must pass each stage of the CGL Exam in order to be finally selected.

The following are the minimum qualifying marks in Tier I and Tier II:

Unreserved: 30%
Other Backward Classes/Economically weaker section: 25%
All other categories: 20%

Candidates will be shortlisted for Tier-II examinations based on their performance in Tier-I, which is a computer-based examination. Candidates must qualify in each section of Paper-I separately.

Rules for Tier 2 Evaluation:

On the basis of overall performance in Section I and Section II of CGL Paper-I, candidates will be shortlisted for the evaluation of Section III (Computer Knowledge Test & DEST). Candidates who do not secure the minimum qualifying marks in Section I and Section II will not be evaluated further.
Section III of Paper I (Computer Knowledge Test & Data Entry Speed Test) is qualifying in nature, except for specific posts where higher qualifying standards are set.
Separate cut-offs will be released for Paper-II (for JSO/Statistical Investigator) and Paper-III (for AAO posts) based on the candidate's post preferences.

For more detailed information, candidates can refer to the official notification.

SSC CGL Exam Pattern 2026

The SSC CGL exam is conducted in two stages, Tier I and Tier II. Candidates planning to appear for SSC CGL 2026 should clearly understand the latest exam pattern to prepare effectively for both stages. Check the detailed exam pattern for Tier I and Tier II of the Combined Graduate Level Examination below.

SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern (Revised)

There will be 4 sections in Tier-I, and candidates will get a fixed time of 15 minutes to attempt each section.

Subject	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Duration
General Intelligence and Reasoning	25	50	1 hour (with a sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject) (1 hour and 20 minutes (with sectional timer of 15+5=20 minutes for each subject) for the candidates eligible for scribe
General Awareness	25	50
Quantitative Aptitude	25	50
English Comprehension	25	50
Total	100	200

Note:

Tier I will include Objective Type-Multiple Choice questions. Except for English Comprehension, the questions will be set in both English and Hindi.
Each incorrect answer will result in a 0.50 penalty (negative marking).

SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern (Revised)

Paper	Session	Section	Subject	No. of Questions	Max. Marks	Exam Duration
Paper-I	Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes)	Section-I	Module-I: Mathematical Abilities	30	180	60 minutes (1 hour for each section) (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)
		Section-I	Module-II: Reasoning and General Intelligence.	30	180
		Section-II	Module-I: English Language and Comprehension	45	210
		Section-II	Module-II: General Awareness	25	210
		Section-III	Module-I: Computer Knowledge Module	20	60	15 Minutes (for each module) (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)
	Session-II (15 minutes)	Section-III	Module-II: Data Entry Speed Test Module	One Data Entry Task	-
Paper-II			Statistics	100	200	2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)
Paper-III			General Studies (Finance and Economics)	100	200	2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe)

Note:

There will be a 1 mark deduction for each incorrect answer in Section-I, Section-II, and Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I, and a 0.50 mark deduction for each incorrect answer in Paper-II.
The Data Entry Speed Test is compulsory for all posts; however, it will only be qualifying in nature.
Paper-I and Paper-II will be administered in separate shifts during the Tier-II examination, and Paper-I is mandatory for all positions.
Paper-II will only be for candidates who apply for Junior Statistical Officer (JSO) positions in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation and are shortlisted in Tier-I.
Paper-III will be only for candidates who apply for Assistant Audit Officer (AAO) and Assistant Accounts Officer posts and are shortlisted in Tier-I.

SSC CGL Exam Syllabus 2026

Candidates must be familiar with the SSC CGL Exam 2026 Syllabus to perform well in the examination. In this section, we are providing the SSC CGL Syllabus 2026 for both Tier 1 & Tier 2:-

SSC CGL Tier-I Syllabus

Tier 1 is the first stage of the exam. It will be administered online, and the questions will be objective in nature. The indicative SSC CGL Tier I syllabus for all four subjects is listed in the table below.

Part A
Subject	Component	Topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning	It would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal types on analogies, similarities and differences, space visualization, spatial orientation, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning and figural classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, etc.	Semantic Analogy, Symbolic/Number Analogy, Figural Analogy, Semantic Classification, Symbolic/Number Classification, Figural Classification, Semantic Series, Number Series, Figural Series, Problem Solving, Word Building, Coding & de-coding, Numerical Operations, symbolic Operations, Trends, Space Orientation, Space Visualization, Venn Diagrams, Drawing inferences, Punched hole/ pattern- folding& un-folding, Figural Pattern-folding and completion, Indexing, Address matching, Date & city matching, Classification of centre codes/roll numbers, Small & Capital letters/numbers coding, decoding and classification, Embedded Figures, Critical thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Social Intelligence.
Part B
General Awareness	General Awareness of the environment and its application to society.	Current Affairs (National and international) and such matters of everyday observations. India and its 20 neighbouring countries. History Culture Geography Economic Scenario General Policy Scientific Research.
Part C
Quantitative Aptitude	The questions will be designed to test the ability to appropriately use the numbers and the number sense of the candidate.	Whole numbers, decimals, fractions and relationships between numbers, Percentage. Ratio & Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Mixture and Alligation, Time and distance, Time & Work, Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra and elementary surds, Graphs of Linear Equations, Trigonometric ratio Heights and Distances, Bar diagram & Pie chart.
Part D
English Comprehension	Candidates’ ability to understand correct English	Basic Grammar Reading Comprehension

Note:

Parts A, B, and D will have questions at a level commensurate with the required qualification, namely graduation, while Part C will have questions at the 10th standard level.

SSC CGL Tier-II Syllabus

Module/Paper	Subject	Topics
Module-I of Session-I of Paper-I	Mathematical Ability	Number Systems Algebra Geometry Fundamental arithmetical operations Mensuration Trignometry Statistics and Probability
Module-II of Section-I of Paper-I	Reasoning and General Intelligence)	Semantic Analogy Symbolic operations, Space Orientation, Semantic Classification Venn Diagrams Symbolic/ Number Classification Drawing inferences Figural Classification Punched hole/ pattern-folding & unfolding Semantic Series Figural Patternfolding and completion Number Series, Problem Solving Coding and decoding Numerical operations
Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I	English Language and Comprehension	Grammar: Vocabulary Grammar Sentence Structure Synonyms/Homonyms and antonyms and their correct usage Spot the Error Fill in the Blanks Spellings/ Detecting mis-spelt words, Idioms & Phrases, One-word substitution Improvement of Sentences Active/ Passive Voice of Verbs Conversion into Direct/ Indirect narration Shuffling of Sentence parts Shuffling of Sentences in a passage Cloze Passage
Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I	English Language and Comprehension	Comprehension: Comprehension Passage One paragraph should be simple and based on a book or story Two paragraphs should be on current events and based on a report or an editorial.
Module-II of Section-II of Paper-I	(General Awareness)	General Awareness of the environment and its application to society. Current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect as may be expected of an educated person. India and its neighbouring countries - History, Culture, Geography, Economic Scene, General policy and scientific research
Module-I of Section-III of Paper-I	Computer Proficiency	Computer Basics Working with Internet and e-mails Internet Basics of networking and cyber security
Paper-II	`Statistics	Collection, Classification and Presentation of Statistical Data Measures of Dispersion Measures of Central Tendency Correlation and Regression Random Variable and Probability Distributions Probability Theory Statistical Inference Sampling Theory Analysis of Variance Time Series Analysis Index Numbers
Paper-III	General Studies-Finance and Economics	Part A: Finance and Accounts Fundamental principles and basic concepts of Accounting Financial Accounting Basic concepts of accounting
Paper-III	General Studies-Finance and Economics	Part B: Economics and Governance Comptroller & Auditor General of India Finance Commission Basic Concept of Economics and Introduction to Microeconomics Theory of Demand and Supply Theory of Production and Cost Forms of Market and price determination in different markets Indian Economy Economic Reforms in India Money and Banking Role of Information Technology in Governance.

Level of questions in each paper:

In Module-I of Section-I of Paper-I (Mathematical Abilities), the questions will be of Matriculation Level.
In Module-I of Section-II of Paper-I (English Language and Comprehension), the questions will be of 10+2 Level.
In Paper-II and III of the Graduation Level.

SSC CGL Admit Card 2026

The Staff Selection Commission will issue the admit card for the CGL examination 3-4 days prior to the exam date 2026 on the website of the commission's concerned Regional Office. The SSC CGL Admit Card can only be downloaded and printed from the official website. Candidates should be aware that the SSC will not send them a hard copy of their admit card. Candidates must have pertinent information such as their Username/Registration Number, Password/Date of Birth, and so on.

To download your SSC CGL Admit Card for Tier-I and Tier-II separately, follow the steps below:

Visit the regional website of the SSC.
Under the Latest News Section, click on the "SSC CGL Admit Card 2026" link.
A new window will open, prompting you to enter your credentials (Registration Number/Password) and the captcha.
To download the admit card that appears on your screen, click submit.
Print both the Admit Card and the candidate's Instructions page.

Candidates should also keep in mind that the SSC CGL Admit Card is the most important document, as without it, no candidate will be admitted to the exam.

SSC CGL Answer Key 2026

The SSC CGL 2026 Answer Key will be released by the Staff Selection Commission after the examination is conducted. Candidates will be able to check their responses and compare them with the tentative answer key to estimate their scores.

Candidates can follow the steps below to check the SSC CGL Answer Key 2026:

Step 1: Open the website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Step 2: Go to the “Answer Key” section on the homepage.

Step 3: Click on the link for SSC CGL Answer Key 2026.

Step 4: Log in to the candidate portal using your Registration ID and Password.

Step 5: View your response sheet and download the answer key for reference.

The commission will also provide an objection window for candidates who wish to challenge any answer in the SSC CGL Provisional Answer Key. To Raise Objections against CGL Tier I or Tier II answer key, candidates can follow these steps:

Step 1: Log in to your account using the required credentials.

Step 2: Select the question(s) you want to challenge.

Step 3: Upload valid supporting documents or justification for your objection.

Step 4: Pay the prescribed fee for each question challenged.

Step 5: Submit the objection form within the given time limit.

Candidates should ensure that objections are submitted within the specified period, as no requests will be accepted after the deadline.

SSC CGL Result 2026

The SSC CGL 2026 Result will be declared by the Staff Selection Commission in multiple stages, including Tier I and Tier II. Candidates must qualify at each stage as per the cutoff to move to the next phase, and the final result will be prepared after the completion of all stages of the selection process.

Candidates can follow the steps below to check the SSC CGL Result 2026:

Step 1: Open the website of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).

Step 2: Click on the “Results” tab available on the homepage.

Step 3: Click on the link for SSC CGL Result 2026.

Step 4: Open the result PDF and search for your roll number or name.

Step 5: Download and save the result for future reference.

The direct links to download SSC CGL Tier 1, Tier 2 & Final Result will be provided in the important links section above.

SSC CGL Exam Cut-off Marks 2026

The Staff Selection Commission will release the SSC CGL Cut-off Marks 2026 along with the declaration of the result for Tier I and Tier II examinations. SSC CGL Cut-off marks are the minimum score candidates must secure to move to the next stage of the selection process and be considered for final selection in Group ‘B’ and Group ‘C’ posts across various government departments and ministries. Only those candidates who secure marks equal to or above the prescribed cut-off for their category will move ahead in the selection process.

The SSC CGL cut-off is determined by the commission after considering several factors, including the total number of vacancies, number of candidates appearing for the exam, difficulty level of the paper, and overall performance of candidates. The cut-off is released category-wise for General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and other category candidates.

To understand the expected competition level for SSC CGL 2026, candidates can refer to the SSC CGL Cut-off marks of the 2025 examination.

SSC CGL Tier I (Prelims) Cut-Off 2025

Category	Cut-off Marks
SC	137.29518
ST	136.40211
OBC	153.46108
EWS	151.58638
UR	153.46108
OH	125.16130
HH	104.04315
VH	134.15850
Others (PwD)	91.01367

The SSC CGL 2026 cut-off will be updated here once the result is officially declared. Candidates are advised to keep checking for the latest updates and analyse previous trends to set a safe target score.

SSC CGL 2026 Salary

The SSC CGL 2026 Notification will include detailed information regarding the salary structure for various posts under different pay levels. The salary varies based on the post, department, and level of responsibility, along with additional allowances and benefits. Below, we have provided an overview of the SSC CGL 2026 salary structure.

Pay Level	Pay Scale (7th CPC)	Starting Basic Pay	Key Posts & Ministries Included
Pay Level-8	₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100	₹47,600	Assistant Audit Officer (AAO), Assistant Accounts Officer (C&AG)
Pay Level-7	₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400	₹44,900	Assistant Section Officer (ASO in CSS, MEA), Income Tax Inspector, Central Excise Inspector, Sub-Inspector (CBI)
Pay Level-6	₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400	₹35,400	Executive Assistant, Divisional Accountant, Junior Statistical Officer (JSO), Statistical Investigator Grade-II, Sub-Inspector (NIA)
Pay Level-5	₹29,200 to ₹92,300	₹29,200	Auditor, Accountant (Offices under C&AG, CGA, and various Ministries)
Pay Level-4	₹25,500 to ₹81,100	₹25,500	Senior Secretariat Assistant, Tax Assistant (CBDT & CBIC), Sub-Inspector (Central Bureau of Narcotics)

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